"I hate that the bicycle is made out to be something political. I have stated here before, if automobiles ran on pixie dust and had zero carbon emissions, I would still ride a bicycle. I am a cyclist, and riding a bicycle is a love and a passion." --Dave Moulton

Sign o' the times

Since the 1950s, Chiko Rolls have been advertised by an iconic "girl on a motorbike" (also known as the "Chicko Roll Chick") theme. The girl is usually photographed straddling a Harley Davidson motorcycle, holding the Chiko Roll near her crotch in a phallic gesture. The accompanying slogan is "Couldn't you go a Chiko Roll?". Recently however, the company indicated a desire to promote the product using a more wholesome, "girl next door" image.

Feels like a betrayal

A cheering crowd of counter-culture Queen Westers gathered outside The Bicycle Clinic to watch as police and fire crews pulled high-end bikes from the overpacked local bike shop last night, one day after the store's owner was arrested for stealing bikes in the Queen Street West area.

Those who were at the late-night raid described the scene as a celebration, as strangers gathered and swapped stories, exchanged “oohs and aahs” as the bikes were funneled from the shop into a moving truck and applaud as a shop many described as a “blight” was shut down.

I can't quite get my head around the idea of a bike shop owner who steals bikes. It sort of feels like some kind of betrayal.

Politics

I hate that the bicycle is made out to be something political. I have stated here before, if automobiles ran on pixie dust and had zero carbon emissions, I would still ride a bicycle. I am a cyclist, and riding a bicycle is a love and a passion.

Flapping about

DIY camera mount

I'm sure this isn't the first time I've linked to a DIY camera mount. There's something about the combination of bike tinkering and camera tinkering that brings out the inventor in people. [via Lifehacker]